What’s on in December 2014

A short list of things to do and see in NYC this December curated by Belinda Jackson.

It’s The Holidays! Holiday Shopping, Holiday Shows, Holiday Fun.

Holiday Windows & Tree Lightings

All the shops are brimming and the windows are a splendor, a fun thing to do is a holiday window walk. Special mention to Barney’s this year as their windows have been designed by Aussies Baz Luhrman and Catherine Martin – get a sneak peek here. If you haven’t yet done it, you should also check out the classic Rockefeller Tree Lighting on December 3, it’s not to be missed.

There are plenty of other Holiday markets around the city, for more see here.

Holiday Shows

The Nutcracker by American Ballet Theatre at BAM – this version of the Nutcracker opened 5 years ago for the holidays and this year is the final year in NYC. Beautifully designed by Richard Hudson and choreographed by Alexi Ratmanski

NY City Ballet – George Balanchine’s Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the famous Rockettes. Make sure you get to the show early and check out Radio City Music Hall and it’s beautiful Art Deco design.

Hansel and Gretel at The Met – “Returning for the holidays, this season’s family entertainment at the Metropolitan Opera is the English-language production of Engelbert Humperdinck‘s witty fairy-tale opera in which two children face off against a wicked witch. Set in a world of giant chefs, suit-clad trees, and a sweet-filled kitchen where the Witch gets what’s coming to her, Hansel and Gretel is “a holiday feast… a magical affair all around” (Associated Press).

Channukah – December 16 to 23

Holidays with Kids

For more family fun check out the list of ideas on the Mums and Bubs page here.

Art

And now, for some culture that is completely unrelated to the holidays. Madame Cezanne at The Met, this is the first exhibition devoted to Paul Cézanne’s portraits of his wife. It is a remarkably comprehensive show that brings together drawings, watercolors and 24 paintings: nearly every existing painting of her, not counting the two that belong to the non-lending Barnes Foundation and remain on permanent view in Philadelphia.

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